objectivesDriving defensively helps motorists stay safe when faced with common vehicular hazards. This strategy is equally important on construction sites, where vehicles, equipment, and workers must coexist safely to avoid accidents that could cause serious injuries or even death. Defensive Driver Awareness for Construction introduces important defensive driver training concepts to help students put safety first when behind the wheel on the road or at the job site.
This introductory online defensive driver training course for the construction industry helps students understand common dangers faced when operating a construction vehicle. Course topics include:
An overview of defensive driving
What to do before driving
Staying alert and aware behind the wheel
The impact of alcohol and medication on drivers
Accident avoidance strategies
Common hazards, such as unsecured materials in the vehicle
The importance of seatbelts
Students who complete this course will understand safe driving behaviors to help avoid hazards to themselves and others on the road and at the job site.
descriptionWhat is defensive driving? It is a set of driving skills that allows you to defend yourself against possible collisions caused by bad drivers, drunk drivers, and poor weather. Defensive Driver Awareness for Construction presents critical defensive driving ideas that will assist students in prioritizing safety either behind the wheel on the road or on the construction site. This basic online defensive driver course for the construction sector educates individuals about frequent risks encountered when operating construction equipment.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Defensive Driver Awareness For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
Defensive Driver Awareness
Course Agenda
Accident Statistics
2. Before You Drive
Defensive Driving Defined
First Things First
Stay Alert and Rested
Keep Your Car Well-Maintained
Tires, Brakes, Lights
3. Driving Defensively
Our Crowded Roadways
Anticipate the Road Ahead
Use Your Turn Signals!
Abrupt Stops
Preventing Pile-Ups
At Intersections
Yielding
4. Defensive Driver Awareness
Weather Hazards
Cell Phones
Wear Your Seat Belt
Infants and Children in Car Seats or Booster Seats
Infants and Toddlers in Car Seats!
Aggressive Driving
Road rage
Drive Courteously and Safely
Secure Equipment and Materials
At the Jobsite
Benefits After completing Defensive Driver Awareness for Construction, you’ll understand how defensive driving can save you or another’s life, as well as how to promote safe driving on and off the job site. You’ll also learn how to practice accident avoidance and other key concepts in driving safety.